Misc: In 1927 Neil Simon, playwright (Odd Couple, Plaza Suite,---------- ), born. ?

Questions

name the singer from the 1929 rhythm boys who became a famous crooner??

what island got its name from the portuguese words for bearded fig tree??

what's the nickname for california??

name the first woman to race in the indianapolis 500.?

"duty, honor, country" is the motto of what school??